Summer camp registration begins at Camp O'Malley
posted: March 21st, 2012
source: MLive
ALTO -- Summer camp season is fast approaching and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids is offering an opportunity for kids to experience the ritual.
Painting donated to the Steil Youth Center
posted: September 27th, 2010
source: WZZM 13
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM)- The newest addition to the Steil Youth Center in Grand Rapids comes from the same man whose donation kept the city's pools in operation. Businessman Bob Sullivan donated a painting, created by artists Paul Collins, to the Steil Youth Center...
100 Holes Challenge
posted: June 14th, 2010
source: FOX 17
Local coverage of the first 100 Holes Challenge to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth.
100 Holes Challenge: Sunnybrook Country Club hosts unique charity event
posted: May 5th, 2010
source: Examiner.com
If you need a little help in deciding which charity to give to this season, here’s a suggestion, help 'create promise' and make it the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth...
Grand Rapids' financial crunch puts community police officers back on street
posted: December 26th, 2009
source: The Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS -- For years, the daily workload of Grand Rapids Police officers Connie Moore and Michael Hearing have gone beyond what their badges typically entail...
Reassigned because of budget cuts
posted: December 23rd, 2009
source: WZZM 13
GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - Because of budget cuts, a familiar face at Grand Rapids' Youth Center will soon be missing...
Youth Commonwealth dinner lets kids, donors mingle
posted: September 24th, 2009
source: The Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS — Patrick Gunnin, executive director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth, cannot overstate how important it is for children to have positive influences in their lives...
Grand Rapids Boys and Girls Club free celebration for kids
posted: September 12th, 2009
source: WZZM 13
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (WZZM) -- You can't find a greeting card for it, but Saturday was definitely kids day in West Michigan...
Union HS Student Wins Award
posted: March 25th, 2009
source: Wood TV8
Grand Rapids, Mich. (WOOD) - A Union High School student is the first ever Member of the Year at the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids. 18-year-old Joel Vargas is being honored for his sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community...
Making a Difference: Nancy Schondelmayer
posted: October 5th, 2008
source: Grand Rapids Press
Nancy Schondelmayer sees how easily kids can get into trouble when they make bad choices. As a video editor for WOOD-TV (Channel 8), she saw many tragedies involving young people, and eventually she had enough of it. One day, she decided to be part of the solution...
Youth Commonwealth gets new affiliation
posted: August 7th, 2007
source: The Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS -- The Youth Commonwealth of Grand Rapids, a 69-year institution of city police outreach and education, is changing hands and will become a part of the international Boys & Girls Club...